Calibration Technician

Annual Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum

• Location: Yeovil, on site 5 days per week.
• Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week with flexitime options

This multi-faceted role balances inspection, generation of First Article Inspections (FAI), and tool calibration, offering a dynamic workday.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Perform detailed inspections of non-metallic and metallic parts using non-contact measurement techniques and general hand tools.
• Independently generate, populate, review, and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAI’s) to AS9102 standards.
• Handle ad-hoc inspection requests from customers, including generating detailed inspection reports.
• Calibrate a variety of dimensional measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, and screw gauging equipment.
• Develop and follow calibration and manufacturers’ procedures and create new procedures for existing or new instrumentation as needed.
• Provide product/quality support to the New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Investigation departments for new tooling and part fault finding according to technical drawings.
• Train junior technicians in metrology principles, technical problem resolution, and complex theories.
• Occasionally travel to complete calibration tasks for external contracts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship to HNC level or equivalent technical training and certifications.
• Proven experience in an inspection role within an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in producing FAI’s to AS9102 standards and using CMM measuring techniques, vision projectors/microscopes, surface finish, and general hand tools.
• Proficiency in Discus and FAI reporting tools.
• Competence in MS Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understanding of ISO9001, ISO10012, and ISO17025 calibration standards, and Uncertainty of Measurement Analysis.
• Full UK driving licence required for company vehicle operation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexitime working options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment.

To apply for this Aerospace Inspection and Calibration Technician position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.